Floral Blanket for 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks horse race, created by Boone County Garden Club
On March 22, members of the Boone County Garden Club planted pansies in the Winner’s Circle at Turfway Park, and on March 23, we made floral arrangements and used 350 carnations to make the blanket for the winning horse of the Jeff Ruby Steaks race, which happens on March 25, 2023.
On March 21, eleven new members joined the Boone County Garden Club as Carol Dennhardt, Bluegrass District Director, presided over the installation of our 2023 officers.
To all the club members that participated in the 2022 Awards Program, I want to say Thank You. Being the Award’s Chairman gives you access to all the projects, accomplishments, education opportunities and success of Garden Clubs across the State. You have proven that you are a busy group. The Awards ceremony for the awards we submitted to NGC is not until May so they will be posted at a later date. My one wish would be that more clubs participate in this fun activity. If you are a club that is experienced in applying, share your knowledge and encourage another club to participate. If you or your club wants to sponsor an Award for next year, chose a specific award and receive recognition. As I pass along this responsibility to your new Award’s Chairman, I wish you luck for next year encourage everyone to APPLY. Congratulations to all the winners of the GCKY and SAR Awards listed below.
Sharon Burcham
Awards Chairman 2022
#1. Nannine C. Wallis Bird Protection
Sponsored by: Gloria Galloway
#2. Butterfly Award
#3. Wildflowers
Sponsored by: Linda Porter
#4. Charles Law Arboriculture Award
#5. Tree Planting
Sponsored by Kristin Bailey Wilson
#6. Native Plants and Trees
#7. Garden Therapy
#8. Civic Achievement
#9. Environmental Education w/Youth
#10. Jo Jean Scott Daffodil Project
Sponsored by Becky Oliver
#11. Saving The Monarchs
#14. Memorial BlueStar Marker Landscaping
#15. Plant It Pink
Sponsored by: Boone County Garden Club
#16. Garden Tours
Sponsored by Susan Throneberry
16B. Garden Tour with Children’s Activities
Sponsored by: Jan Malmer
#17. Wallis Scrapbook
#18. Most Outstanding Yearbook
#19. Club Program Presented
#20. National Garden Week Recognition and/or Promotion
#21. Single News Story
#22. Press Book Publicity
#22. Press Book Publicity
#23. Photo Archiving of Accoplishments
#25. Garden Club Member Recruiting Most New Members
#26. Membership Growth
#27. Sponsoring New Club:
#28. Record of Attendance
#29. Three R’s Recycle, Repurpose, Remix
#33. Best Presidents Report By District
#34. Rose Award
Sponsored by: Paula Hyatt
#35 Social Media/Website by Club/Member
#51- Flower Show Schedule
#59 Patriotic Standard Show
#SP1 – Involving Youth
#Y4 – Youth Poetry Contest
SAR #2 Bird Protection
SAR #3 Protecting Pollinators Award
SAR #6 Garden Therapy: Healing Garden
SAR #8 Historic Preservation
SAR #10 National Garden Week
SAR #13 Plant It Pink
SAR #14 Blue Star Memorial Landscaping
SAR #17 Litter, Recycling, Reclamation
SAR #20A Program w/Slide/Video/Powerpoint
SAR #22 Yearbook
SAR #23 Publicity Press Book Award
SAR #24 Standard Flower Show Schedule
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Joann Broaddus HughesSat 13 Jun 1931 – Thu 16 Mar 2023 Garden Club Member Four Seasons Garden Club Limestone District
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Joann Broaddus Hughes of Irvine, KY died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home. She was born at Millers Creek in Ravenna, KY in the home of her parents, the late William and Willie Jo (Wilson) Broaddus. Following graduation from Estill County High School, she married the love of her life, Paul. They were married 60 years before his passing in 2011. She worked as an administrative assistant, store clerk, receptionist, and library aide in multiple counties across eastern Kentucky. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Irvine, and was a member of several community organizations, including Irvine First Christian Church Christian Woman’s Fellowship, Twin City Extension Homemakers, Irvine-Ravenna Woman’s Club, and Four Seasons Garden Club; where she served as president, vice president, flower judge, and program planning. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, bird-watching, and reading, her favorite flower was yellow roses. Her greatest joy was her family, she considered her children and grandchildren to be her greatest blessings in life.
date Feb 17 – Feb 18, 2023 Westerville, OH (Zoom)
Register: Pat Rupiper 740-703-3683
COURSE CONTACT
date Apr 11 – Apr 12, 2023 Tampa, FL (Hybrid)
Register: Pam Slagg 813-767-2710
COURSE CONTACT
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Judy Ford– Sat 5 Nov 2022 Garden Club Member
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Former member of Hoe ‘n Hope GC. Lifelong primary school educator, friend to many (people and dogs!).
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Camille FullerWed 11 Jul 1928 – Mon 10 Oct 2022 Garden Club Member Franklin-Simpson Garden Club Dogwood District
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Camille Fuller was a mainstay of the Franklin Community. In addition to being a founding member of the Franklin-Simpson Garden Club (back in 1963), she was a faithful member of Franklin First Baptist Church, a member of the Simpson County Historical Society, the local DAR chapter, the Ambulance Board, and the Franklin Country Club.
Camille enjoyed her independence almost to the end, living at home with her cat Yoda and her beautiful yard and garden and her Kentucky Wildcats on TV. Though she was little (fun-sized, she liked to say), she was mighty. Camille’s nickname was “Sarge,” and she definitely was in charge. She is greatly missed.
Last week marked 60 years since Rachel Carson wrote “Silent Spring”” in which she promoted using cultural methods to control insects saying they were far more effective in the long run than spraying pesticides.
Many of our most beautiful summer flowers are tender tropical plants that will not survive our winters. It is a waste of time to dig them each fall and waste of money to have to repurchase each spring. That is if you can find the same varieties. As they must be dug anyway, it makes sense to clean and store them overwinter.
The when and how to dig is key to saving the tender bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers. (They will be referred to as ‘bulbs’, to save space.) Dig or lift after foliage has died back or no more than 3”, and before the first frost. By then bulbs have developed buds or, ready to produce them in the spring or summer. If interplanted with other plants, carefully dig with a narrow trowel. Clumps can be lifted with a narrow pitch-fork and separated. Save extra bulbs as special gifts for garden friends. Gently remove dirt and cut roots back to 1”. Do not wash as the bulbs will absorb the extra moisture and can contribute to rot. Whatever containers you use to store, make sure that it is not air-tight. Punch holes in cardboard and layer with newspaper, peat moss, vermiculite making sure the bulbs do not touch. Slightly mist the material to prevent it from drying the bulbs.
Store in a dark, dry location at about 50 degrees – unheated garage, basement(only if dry) or non-defrosting refrigerator. Check monthly on them and discard rotten, moldy, or desiccated bulbs. Plant at the appropriate time.
Tender bulbs include: begonia tuberosa, canna, caladium, dahlia, elephant ear, ornamental ginger, and gladiolus.
